Fried Potatoes with Feta and Oregano

4 servings

15 minutes

Fried potatoes with feta and oregano is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the simplicity of ingredients with rich flavor. Legend has it that such recipes originated in Tuscan villages where farmers used available products to create nutritious and aromatic dishes. Crispy golden potatoes gain an appetizing texture through double frying, while the delicate feta melts under the grill adding a creamy touch. Oregano brings fresh, slightly spicy notes, and lemon juice enhances the flavor with a light tang. This dish is perfect as a standalone snack or a side to meat and fish delicacies.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 162.4
• Proteins: 6.8g
• Fats: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 18.6g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: to taste
• Potato: 4 pc
• Fresh oregano leaves: 1 tsp
• Lemon: 0.5 pc
• Feta cheese: 0.5 glass
• Coarse salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash the potatoes well and cut them into thin strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces

2. In a pot, heat olive oil to 160 degrees, add chopped potatoes, and cook for 2-3 minutes until light golden and soft. Transfer to a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • Potato: 4 pieces

3. Heat the oil to 190 degrees, add the potatoes, and fry for another 2-3 minutes until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • Potato: 4 pieces

4. Place the potatoes on a fireproof plate and sprinkle with crumbled feta. Put under the grill in the oven and let the cheese melt a little.

   Required ingredients:

   • Feta cheese: 0.5 glass

5. Sprinkle with oregano and salt, and drizzle with lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh oregano leaves: 1 teaspoon
   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Lemon: 0.5 piece